Finding the Third Proportional to 517,248 and 1,130,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 517,248 and 1,130,688 is: 2,471,648.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
517,248 : 1,130,688 = 1,130,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
517,248/1,130,688 = 1,130,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
517,248x = 1,130,688 × 1,130,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
517,248x = 1,278,455,353,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,278,455,353,344/517,248 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 2,471,648.71
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